DOG ROBE
ME & THE MISSION
Designed for Dog Life, Inspired by the Sea
A small Australian brand built around dogs, design and the ocean.
I’m Scott, the founder and designer behind Dolphin & Dog. I create practical products for dogs and their humans, with a focus on thoughtful design, better materials and making things I’m genuinely proud to put my name on.
How Dolphin & Dog Started
Before Dolphin & Dog, I spent years teaching myself across different creative fields — photography, illustration, textiles, design, painting and product development.
I always knew I wanted to build something that brought those skills together in a way that felt useful and meaningful.
Dolphin & Dog became that outlet. The first goal was simple: make dog products that were practical, well designed and different from the generic products already everywhere.
That idea still drives the brand today.
Designed in Port Macquarie
Dolphin & Dog is designed here in Port Macquarie, on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Living close to the ocean has shaped a lot of what I make. Wet dogs, beach days, swimming, sand, saltwater and life outdoors are part of the environment the products are designed for.
I work through the details carefully — materials, fit, function, colour, packaging and how the product actually feels to use.
Some products take months to get right.
I would rather take longer and make something I am proud to put my name on than rush something out just to add another product to the range.
Dogs, Oceans & Better Choices
The ocean has always been a big part of the brand.
From the beginning, I wanted Dolphin & Dog to reduce unnecessary plastic wherever possible, especially in packaging.
That has led to things like plastic-free packaging, more considered material choices and the development of the microplastic-catching laundry wash bag.
I also created Close the Loop so used Dolphin & Dog textile products can be returned and kept out of landfill where possible.
I do not pretend every product or material is perfect, but the direction is clear: make better choices, reduce waste where I can, and keep improving as the brand grows.
"I would rather take longer and make something I’m proud to put my name on than rush something out just to add another product to the range"
Products With a Purpose
Every product starts with a problem I think can be solved better.
That might be drying a dog faster after a swim, creating a robe that actually stays in place, making towels that are practical enough for everyday use, or finding ways to reduce the environmental impact of washing synthetic textiles.
I design with real use in mind.
"The goal is not to make more stuff for the sake of it. The goal is to make products that earn their place"
A Small Business, Personally Run
Dolphin & Dog is still very much a one-person business. I work on it every day and personally handle nearly every part of the brand.
I design the products, work with suppliers, develop packaging, photograph and build the website, pack orders and read customer feedback.
I personally read reviews and messages because they help me understand what is working, what can be improved and what customers actually want next.
That direct connection matters to me.
Where I Want to Take It
There is still a lot I want to build.
I want Dolphin & Dog to become known for thoughtful dog products, strong design and a genuine connection to the ocean and outdoor life.
I also want the environmental side of the brand to keep growing — through better materials, reduced waste, marine-focused projects and products that solve real problems rather than simply adding more noise.
The brand will keep evolving, but the core idea stays the same:
make useful things well, design them with care, and try to leave something positive behind.
Thanks for supporting a small Australian business and for being part of the journey.
Scott
Founder & Designer
Dolphin & Dog
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